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Despite years of scientific research showing that eating disorders affect men and not just women, many people still associate eating disorders with women. The problem isn’t just in popular media; even academics continue to publish research studies in which they include only women in their analysis. A new academic paper released online this week describes how eating disorders in men are misunderstood by both the public and treatment providers.